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David Wright

Born: 1949. Living in: United States

David Wright has become one of the most influential musicians in the history of the BHS. He has researched the origins of barbershop harmony and, since 1986, has been teaching a course on the history of the style at the BHS annual Harmony University. Also at that educational event, David's tag-singing class has become a "must" for barbershop enthusiasts.

As a composer, arranger and historian David has been featured in national radio and TV broadcasts at home and abroad, and has authored several articles on barbershop harmony and its role in the world of vocal harmony. His work often integrates the "close harmony" style with jazz, blues, gospel, country, doo-wop and contemporary a cappella. David has been on the leadership team of the St. Charles Missouri Ambassadors of Harmony since 1981, serving as Director from 1981 to 1990, and again from 1999 to 2001. He now serves as Associate Director.

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David Wright : Barbershop Broadway for Ladies Vol 1 : SSAA : Sheet Music Collection

David Wright : Barbershop Broadway for Ladies Vol 1

David Wright is considered by many to be perhaps the most talented barbershop arranger there is and his arrangement are creative, rewarding and fun to sing. And here he arranges songs by some of the finest songwriters of show tunes including Andrew Lloyd Weber, Richard Rodgers, Stephen Sondheim and Frank Loesser. This collection really is a must-have for all serious female barbershop singers.

Songlist: The Music of the Night, I Have Dreamed, Back In Business, Sit Down, You're Rocking The Boat

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Voicing: SSAA | 7776b | Sheet Music Collection | $14.95 | A Cappella


Individual Folios

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A Little Less Conversation : SSAA : David Wright : Billy Strange : Elvis Presley : Sheet Music Collection : 211622

David Wright : A Little Less Conversation

"A Little Less Conversation" is a song written by Mac Davis and Billy Strange originally performed by Elvis Presley for the 1968 film Live a Little, Love a Little.

Composer: Billy Strange Performed By: Elvis Presley

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $4.00 | A Cappella |
211622


ABC : SATB : David Wright : Frederick Perren : The Jackson 5 : Sheet Music : 00295005 : 888680945510

David Wright : ABC

Staying true to the feel and flavor of the original Jackson Five recording, David Wright delivers an infectious arrangement that audiences will instantly identify and appreciate. And it's just plain fun! Available for all three voicings, the SATB/mixed version is as performed by Double Date quartet on their Accentuate the Positive recording.

Composer: Frederick Perren Performed By: The Jackson 5

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $3.20 | A Cappella |
00295005 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SSAA, TTBB, TTBB, SSAA


Back In Business : SSAA : David Wright : Stephen Sondheim : Dick Tracy : Sheet Music : 212281

David Wright : Back In Business

This song was written for the 1990 film Dick Tracy, sung by a female chorus over a rapid montage in which gangster Big Boy Caprice (Al Pacino) resumes his criminal activities with Dick Tracy (Warren Beatty) languishing in jail.

Composer: Stephen Sondheim | Musical: Dick Tracy

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $4.00 | A Cappella |
212281


Bright Was the Night : TTBB : David Wright : The Gas House Gang : Sheet Music : 00141988 : 812817020115

David Wright : Bright Was the Night

Here is a barbershop classic. David Wright is considered one of barbershop's most talented arrangers and this arrangement was sung by one of the genre's most revered quartet's The Gas House Gang. Challenging but very rewarding indeed.

Performed By: The Gas House Gang

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $3.20 | A Cappella |
00141988


Change the World : TTBB : Deke Sharon and David Wright : Tommy Sims : Eric Clapton : Sheet Music : 00234449 : 888680694708

Deke Sharon and David Wright : Change the World

Originally recorded by Eric Clapton and produced by Kenneth Babyface Edmonds for the soundtrack of the 1996 film Phenomenon, this brand new arrangement from the powerhouse arranging team of Deke Sharon and David Wright breathes new life into this pop classic.

Arranger: Deke Sharon and David Wright | Composers: Tommy Sims and Gordon Kennedy Performed By: Eric Clapton

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $3.20 | A Cappella |
00234449 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SSAA, SATB, SSAA, SSAA


Fare Thee Well Love : TTBB : David Wright : Sheet Music : 00276673 : 812817021471

David Wright : Fare Thee Well Love

A gorgeous, brooding ballad, David Wright's setting of this Rankin Family classic is a must-have for your chorus library. Waves of backing harmonies support a soaring melody-a great change of pace in a chorus or quartet set.

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $3.20 | A Cappella |
00276673


Good Vibrations : TTBB : David Wright : Brian Wilson : The Beach Boys : Sheet Music : 212080

David Wright : Good Vibrations

Composer: Brian Wilson | Lyricist: Mike Love Performed By: The Beach Boys

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $4.00 | A Cappella |
212080


Goodbye, World, Goodbye : SSAA : David Wright : Mosie Lister : Sheet Music : 212697

David Wright : Goodbye, World, Goodbye

A southern gospel somg written by Mosie Lister. True to his gospel roots, Mr. Lister's main message of this piece reflects confidence in knowing that life is eternal and does not end with physical death.

Composer: Mosie Lister

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $4.00 | A Cappella |
212697


Hello Mary Lou : TTBB : David Wright : Gene Pitney : Ricky Nelson : Sheet Music : 08745489 : 884088068899

David Wright : Hello Mary Lou

Ricky Nelson's 1960's hit is a natural for the tight harmony found in this well-crafted barbershop version. Available separately: TTBB a cappella and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 1:50.

Composer: Gene Pitney Performed By: Ricky Nelson

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $2.10 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08745489 | Digital Version Available


Hey, Good Lookin' : SSAA : David Wright : Hank Williams : Sheet Music : 211607

David Wright : Hey, Good Lookin'

"Say hey, good lookin' whatcha got cookin'? " - What a great lyric of this classic country song by the great Hank Williams. David Wright creates his close harmony magic with his arrangement that is both fun to sing and fun to hear. A winner!

Composer: Hank Williams

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $4.00 | A Cappella |
211607


I Have Dreamed : SSAA : David Wright : Richard Rodgers : The King and I : Sheet Music : 211699

David Wright : I Have Dreamed

"I have dreamed every word you'll whisper, When you're close, close to me" - This wonderfully romantic song from The King and I is fun to sing and top arranger David Wright challenges you to sing your very best.

Composer: Richard Rodgers | Lyricist: Oscar Hammerstin | Musical: The King and I

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $4.00 | A Cappella |
211699


I Wanna Be Like You (The Monkey Song) : TTBB : David Wright : Jungle Book : Sheet Music : 212095

David Wright : I Wanna Be Like You (The Monkey Song)

As sung by Vocal Spectrum

Musical: Jungle Book

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $4.00 | A Cappella |
212095


Into the Unknown : SSAA : Deke Sharon / David Wright : Frozen 2 : Sheet Music : 00363294

Deke Sharon / David Wright : Into the Unknown

SSAA version of the chart premiered by the 2020 BHS Everyone in Harmony Virtual Chorus, this soaring arrangement from Deke Sharon and David Wright delivers all the adventure and power of the original recording from Disney/Pixar's Frozen 2 in spectacular 4-part barbershop/a cappella style!

Arranger: Deke Sharon / David Wright | Musical: Frozen 2

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $3.20 | A Cappella |
00363294 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: TTBB, SATB, TTBB, SATB


Lazy Day : TTBB : David Wright : George Fischoff : The Gas House Gang : Sheet Music : 00137950 : 812817020405

David Wright : Lazy Day

David Wright is one of the most respected barbershop arranger of the times whose arrangements are recognized for their creativity and are spontaneously enjoyable to perform. He suggests that this arrangement not to be sung too fast, but with and energetic tempo.

Composers: George Fischoff and Tony Powers Performed By: The Gas House Gang

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $3.20 | A Cappella |
00137950 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SATB, SSAA, SATB, SSAA


Let Yourself Go : SSAA : David Wright : Irving Berlin : Crossroads : Sheet Music : 00350484

David Wright : Let Yourself Go

"Let Yourself Go" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin for the 1936 film Follow the Fleet, where it was introduced by Ginger Rogers.

Composer: Irving Berlin Performed By: Crossroads

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $3.20 | A Cappella |
00350484 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: TTBB, TTBB


Lonely Nights Medley : SSAA : David Wright : Sheet Music : 212418

David Wright : Lonely Nights Medley

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $4.00 | A Cappella |
212418


Love Me Tender : SSAA : David Wright : Elvis Presley : Elvis Presley : Sheet Music : 212271

David Wright : Love Me Tender

Composer: Elvis Presley | Lyricist: Vera Matson Performed By: Elvis Presley

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $4.00 | A Cappella |
212271
Other Voicings: TTBB


Mary Had a Baby : TTBB : David Wright : The Gas House Gang : Sheet Music : 00145198 : 812817020467

David Wright : Mary Had a Baby

David Wright's arrangements have been performed by many international quartets including The Gas House Gang, Nightlife, Michigan Jake, Vocal Spectrum, Crossroads and others. "Mary Had a Baby" is a beautiful traditional spiritual that celebrates the birth of Jesus. Sing it freely paying attention to the melody transfers among the voice parts.

Performed By: The Gas House Gang

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $3.20 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00145198 | Digital Version Available


Sit Down, You're Rocking The Boat : SSAA : David Wright : Frank Loesser : Guys and Dolls : Sheet Music : 00363299

David Wright : Sit Down, You're Rocking The Boat

The song was introduced in the Broadway musical Guys and Dolls. Arranged here by barbershop legend David Wright.

Composer: Frank Loesser | Musical: Guys and Dolls

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $3.20 | A Cappella |
00363299 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: TTBB, TTBB


South Rampart Street Parade : SSAA : David Wright : Bob Haggart : Sheet Music : 213112

David Wright : South Rampart Street Parade

Composer: Bob Haggart | Lyricist: Steve Allen

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $4.00 | A Cappella |
213112


Stars and Stripes Forever : TTBB : David Wright : John Philip Sousa : Sheet Music : 00234455 : 812817021334

David Wright : Stars and Stripes Forever

John Philip Sousa was an American composer and conductor best known for his military and patriotic marches. Sousa has over 100 marches to his credit, but this is his most successful and influential piece. A great challenge for your ensemble, you are sure to energize and impress your audiences with this most marvelous of marches!

Composer: John Philip Sousa

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $3.20 | A Cappella |
00234455 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SSAA, SATB, SSAA, SATB


The Music of the Night : SSAA : David Wright : Andrew Lloyd Weber : The Phantom of the Opera : Sheet Music : 212433

David Wright : The Music of the Night

One of barbershop's most celebrated arrangers David Wright adds his unique talent to this wonderful musical classic. Not for the beginner quartet but perfect for the quartet looking to add that real showstopper to their set.

Composer: Andrew Lloyd Weber | Musical: The Phantom of the Opera

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $4.00 | A Cappella |
212433


Time After Time : SSAA : David Wright : Jule Styne : Sheet Music : 212406

David Wright : Time After Time

Not to be confused with the Cyndi Lauper song this version was written by the great Tin Pan alley songwriting duo of Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne. The song was a hit for Frank Sinatra and was featured in the 1947 movie "It Happened In Brooklyn."

Composer: Jule Styne | Lyricist: Sammy Cahn

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $4.00 | A Cappella |
212406


Titanium : TTBB : Deke Sharon and David Wright : David Guetta : Sheet Music : 00151482 : 812817020870

Deke Sharon and David Wright : Titanium

Wow. Two of a cappella's most highly acclaimed arrangers collaborate on this stunning arrangement of vocal pop sensation Sia's hit song. This is an arrangement that should be in every quartet's repertoire.

Arranger: Deke Sharon and David Wright | Composer: David Guetta

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $3.20 | A Cappella |
00151482 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SSAA, SSAA


When I Lift Up My Head : SATB : David Wright : Sheet Music : 00362272

David Wright : When I Lift Up My Head

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $3.50 | A Cappella |
00362272
Other Voicings: TTBB, SSAA


When Will I Be Loved? : SSAA : David Wright : Phil Everly : The Everly Brothers : Sheet Music : 213595

David Wright : When Will I Be Loved?

When Will I Be Loved is a classic popular song written by Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers, who had a US top-ten hit with it in 1960. Linda Ronstadt covered the song in 1975, and her version was an even bigger hit in the US, peaking at No. 2.

Composer: Phil Everly Performed By: The Everly Brothers

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $4.00 | A Cappella |
213595
Other Voicings: TTBB


Wonderful Day Medley : SSAA : David Wright : Sheet Music : 212415

David Wright : Wonderful Day Medley

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $4.00 | A Cappella |
212415

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